Bellevue, WA: suburb profile

The population of Bellevue WA is 1,514 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bellevue is $727 per week ($37,804 per year). Median rent in Bellevue is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Bellevue has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Bellevue has a population density of 495 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bellevue is England. The most common religion is No religion (49.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bellevue is $1,500.

Population
1,514
Census 2021
Median income
$727/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$300/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Bellevue vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Bellevue is $727 a week, 10% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 471st of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $300 a week, $20 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 22.8% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 40, 1 year younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBellevueTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$727/wk$806/wk −10%$766/wk
Household income$1,313/wk$1,722/wk −24%$1,637/wk
Rent$300/wk$320/wk −6%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,500/mo$1,759/mo −15%$1,733/mo
Median age4041 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.8%18.6% +4.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Bellevue, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bellevue Population

1,514 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bellevue Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$727/wk
$37,804 per year
Ranked 4,972 of 14,663
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
Ranked 4,529 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Bellevue Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,313/wk
Median rent $300/wk
Rent to income 22.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Bellevue against your income

About $5,690 a month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,013/wk
Rent share 22.8%

Bellevue Schools

17
schools nearby
9
government
951
avg ICSEA score
5,298
total students
Helena River Waldorf School Independent
Primary · PP-7 · 101 students
1037
ICSEA
St Brigid's Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 402 students
1030
ICSEA
La Salle College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,346 students
1028
ICSEA
Helena Valley Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 334 students
1022
ICSEA
St Anthony's School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 390 students
1020
ICSEA
Woodbridge Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 388 students
1012
ICSEA
Greenmount Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 380 students
997
ICSEA
Indie School Western Australia Independent
Secondary · 9-12 · 362 students
942
ICSEA
Swan View Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 706 students
919
ICSEA
Midvale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 355 students
912
ICSEA
Swan View Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 289 students
904
ICSEA
Clayton View Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 124 students
861
ICSEA
Moorditj Noongar Community College Government
Primary · K-6 · 121 students
678
ICSEA
School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement - Midland Learning Academy Government
Secondary
Helena River Steiner School - Hazelmere Campus Independent
Combined

Showing 15 of 17 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Bellevue Map

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Bellevue, Western Australia: 31.9013°S, 116.0255°E

Bellevue Schools (17)

People in Bellevue

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (779) Female 48.5% (734)

Population Density

495
people per km²
1,514 people · 3.1 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,630
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
6.5%
New Zealand
3.3%
Philippines
2.0%
India
1.6%
Germany
0.8%
Italy
0.7%
Scotland
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
0.9%
Tagalog
0.9%
Polish
0.7%
Filipino
0.7%
Mandarin
0.5%
Vietnamese
0.5%
Italian
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
44.8%
Australian
37.1%
Scottish
10.1%
Irish
8.9%
Australian Aboriginal
5.0%
German
3.9%
Italian
3.8%
Indian
2.4%
Dutch
2.2%
Filipino
2.2%
Polish
1.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
49.9%
Catholic
15.3%
Anglican
9.6%
Not stated
7.7%
Christian (other)
3.1%
Baptist
1.8%
Pentecostal
1.7%
Uniting Church
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
34.8% 441
Separated
5.1% 64
Divorced
12.6% 160
Widowed
5.0% 63
Never married
42.5% 539

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
35.4%
Couple: no children
28.6%
Couple: no children under 15
12.2%
One parent: children under 15
12.2%
One parent: no children under 15
11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
34.3%
2 persons
35.2%
3 persons
14.0%
4 persons
10.6%
5 persons
3.5%
6+ persons
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bellevue

Housing Tenure

Of the 650 occupied private dwellings in Bellevue at the 2021 Census, 28.9% were rented, 26.9% owned outright and 40.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.9% 6 dwellings
Owned outright
26.9% 175 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
40.3% 262 dwellings
Rented
28.9% 188 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.0% 13 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
87.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
11.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.4%
2 bedrooms
19.0%
3 bedrooms
53.8%
4 bedrooms
22.6%
5 bedrooms
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.6%
$450-$599/mo
1.7%
$600-$799/mo
7.6%
$800-$999/mo
6.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
30.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.6%
1 vehicle
39.6%
2 vehicles
35.0%
3 vehicles
13.0%
4+ vehicles
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Bellevue

Employment

Employed full-time
38.6% 441 people
Employed part-time
21.9% 250 people
Unemployed
5.3% 61 people
Not in labour force
34.2% 390 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
25.5%
Professionals
20.5%
Community & Personal Service
14.8%
Managers
11.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.3%
Clerical & Administrative
8.1%
Labourers
7.2%
Sales Workers
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.8%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
9.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.5%
$4,000+/wk
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
7.5%
$300-$399/wk
5.7%
$400-$499/wk
5.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
10.4%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.1%
$3,500+/wk
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.9%
Did not go to work
16.8%
Car (passenger)
4.5%
Walked only
2.3%
Bus
2.3%
Other
2.0%
Train
1.5%
Truck
1.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
49.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.4%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.1%
Bachelor Degree
19.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.1%
Certificate I/II
5.4%
Postgraduate Degree
3.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
25.6%
Society & Culture
14.0%
Management & Commerce
13.5%
Health
12.8%
Architecture & Building
7.8%
Education
7.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.2%
Creative Arts
4.8%
Agriculture & Environment
3.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.2%
Information Technology
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
38.0%
Secondary: Government
20.0%
Vocational Education
16.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.5%
Pre-school
7.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.7%
Primary: Catholic
3.5%
Secondary: Catholic
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
89.2%
Has need for assistance
5.4%
Need for assistance not stated
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
193
Arthritis
68
Asthma
67
Lung condition
42
Heart disease
39
Diabetes
35
Cancer
29
Stroke
14
Kidney disease
11

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.9% 176
Did not provide
85.1% 1,003

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.5% 172
Not a volunteer
85.5% 1,013

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.3% 52
Never served
95.7% 1,144

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
37.3%
1 child
11.7%
2 children
24.6%
3 children
16.1%
4 children
8.1%
5+ children
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951: 1960
15
1961: 1970
69
1971: 1980
38
1981: 1990
42
1991: 2000
30
2001: 2010
63
2011: 2015
46
2016
9
2017
10
2018
6
2019
6
2020
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

16.9%
moved in the last year
38.2%
moved in the last 5 years
7.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,178
Moved from WA
191
Moved: same area (SA2)
15
Moved from overseas
8
Moved from VIC
4
Moved from QLD
3
Moved from TAS
3
Moved from NSW
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.8%
5: 14 hours
29.2%
15: 29 hours
11.5%
30+ hours
8.7%
Did not do domestic work
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
73.9%
Step family: no other children
18.3%
Blended family: no other children
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $586/wk Rent: $275/wk $25/wk less rent
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Income: $615/wk Rent: $230/wk $70/wk less rent
Brunswick (WA)
Income: $612/wk Rent: $250/wk $50/wk less rent
Waggrakine
Income: $759/wk Rent: $290/wk $10/wk less rent

Suburbs near Bellevue

The closest suburb to Bellevue is Midland, 1.9 km away.

Midland
1.9 km away · income $716/wk · rent $295/wk
Midvale
1.9 km away · income $730/wk · rent $275/wk
Helena Valley
2.6 km away · income $872/wk · rent $400/wk
Greenmount (WA)
2.9 km away · income $806/wk · rent $345/wk
Woodbridge (WA)
3.3 km away · income $885/wk · rent $325/wk
Swan View
3.3 km away · income $720/wk · rent $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bellevue

What is the population of Bellevue WA?

The population of Bellevue WA is 1,514 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 495 people per km². Bellevue is ranked #3,386 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bellevue?

The median personal income in Bellevue WA is $727 per week, or $37,804 per year. The median household income is $1,313 per week. Family income is $1,630 per week. Bellevue is ranked #4,972 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bellevue?

Median rent in Bellevue WA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Rent represents 22.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Bellevue ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bellevue?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bellevue WA is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bellevue?

The median age in Bellevue WA is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bellevue a good suburb to live in?

Bellevue is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,514. The median income is $727/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50104. All dollar figures in AUD.